talk round

Related to talk round: talk around

talk round

1. To dodge or avoid speaking directly about something. He keeps talking round the issue of workplace morale whenever I bring it up with him during these meetings. I wish journalists wouldn't let these politicians talk round their questions like that.
2. To coax, cajole, or persuade someone to do or take part in something. I can't believe I let him talk me round to lending him my car for the weekend. Remember the reasons why you're quitting—don't let them talk you round!
See also: round, talk
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • talk around
  • fudge the issue
  • as, whenever, etc. the fancy takes you
  • whenever the fancy takes (one)
  • amuse
  • amuse (someone or something) with
  • amuse with
  • waffle
  • waffle about
  • waffled
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